Multidisciplinary Management of Heritable Aortopathy in Pregnancy Complicated by Postpartum Acute Type A Dissection

Key Points

• Aortic dissection risk increases during pregnancy in patients with heritable thoracic aortic disease.
• Key management includes imaging surveillance and blood pressure control to mitigate risks.
• Multidisciplinary evaluation is crucial for safe delivery with necessary surgical backup available.
• Increased awareness of postpartum risks allows for improved patient outcomes post-delivery.